Thursday, September 11, 2008

Tumor Fever or Side Effects?

Yikes. Graham woke up around 8pm Wednesday night with more chills and teeth chattering. He had a mild fever. Not sure if it's "tumor fever," a nightly fever and chills generally associated with having a heavy tumor burden. Or, it might be a side effect of one of the chemo drugs. The nurse warned us that he might get flu-like symptoms.

Since he had similar chills also right before treatment, my guess is that it's tumor fever. Hopefully as the chemo chews up more of his tumors, his nightly chills and fevers will eventually fade away.

After warming him up, we had a picnic in bed with Lisa's yummy chicken fried rice and Jerry's mashed potatoes.

4 comments:

blogger said...

Dearest Graham and Lee,

I just want you both to know I am thinking of you and sending prayers your way. Having the support of so many, knowing you are so loved, is a great Gift. Keep it with you every day.

Sending a very big hug to each of you,

Chery Cerise
here in Vermont

Mark Fasman said...

Dear Graham and Lee,
What an amazing blog you have created! And what an inspirational, hopeful story about this difficult time in your life.
We are thinking of you and we pray several times a week that God will mercifully grant you a refuah shleima.
If our chesed committee can help with providing a meal, please let us know.

With all good wishes and deep affection from your friends at Shaare Zedek. And especially from me.

Mark Fasman
St. Louis

Tami said...

Graham, I am sorry to hear this sad news, especially since we didn't have the opportunity to connect when I was in the Bay area. Is it possible to send you some e-pics of my daughter, Kennedy? Perhaps her toothless grin will bring a smile to your face! You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lee said...

Thanks for the lovely notes!

And Tami, we would love to see photos of your daughter. Photos of children and pets always cheer us up. Please send them to leegreenmo@aol.com